Nursing Associate - Medical Ward

HCA Healthcare UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

Staff discount

Job summary

The Wellington Hospital in London seeks a Nursing Associate for its newly opened fourteen-bed Acute Medical Ward. You will support safe, compassionate care, monitor patients, and contribute to care plans alongside Registered Nurses within your scope of practice.

Join a leading private hospital group offering strong professional development, private medical insurance, and a focus on staff wellbeing to support your career growth.

Qualifications

• NMC registration as Nursing Associate.
• Significant UK post-registration experience in a medical ward setting.
• Strong communication skills for patient and family interactions.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and compassionate patient care on the Acute Medical Ward.
• Monitor patient conditions and escalate changes within your scope of practice.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team to implement care plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards.

Skills

NMC registration

Medical ward experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Nursing Associate – Medical WardLondon, The Wellington HospitalFull time, 37.5 hours per weekRotational shifts of days, nights and weekendsPermanent ContractSalary: CompetitiveWe’re looking for a Nursing Associate to join our acute nursing team on the newly opened fourteen‑bed Acute Medical Ward at The Wellington Hospital. As the largest private hospital in the UK, The Wellington Hospital is known for delivering high‑quality acute care in a supportive, well‑resourced environment, where colleagues are given the time, tools and trust to do their best work. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing service, shaped by collaboration, clinical excellence and a shared commitment to patient‑centred care.As a Nursing Associate on our Acute Medical Ward, you’ll work as part of a close‑knit multidisciplinary team caring for patients with a range of acute medical conditions. Your role is central to the day‑to‑day delivery of safe, compassionate care, supporting patients through assessment, monitoring and recovery. You’ll work closely with Registered Nurses, contributing within your scope of practice while developing your clinical confidence and experience in an acute setting. This is a role that offers variety, learning and the chance to build strong professional relationships in a ward designed to support both patient outcomes and colleague wellbeing.At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.What you’ll do:Support the delivery of safe, compassionate and individualised care to patients on the Acute Medical WardMonitor patients’ condition, recognising and responding appropriately to changes within your scope of practiceWork closely with Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to support clinical care plansCommunicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues, ensuring dignity and respect at all timesMaintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards and policiesWhat you’ll bring:NMC registration as a Nursing AssociateSignificant UK post‑registration experience within a medical ward settingStrong communication skills and a calm, professional approach to patient careA clear understanding of your scope of practice and when to seek advice or escalate concernsThe ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team under appropriate supervisionWhy HCA UK?Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Nursing Associate on our Acute Medical Ward you’ll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leavePrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandA comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefitsDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.